Blockades in Colombia Threaten 500,000 Litres of Milk

Protests in Boyacá, Colombia, led by miners and local communities, have halted transportation on key routes such as the Sogamoso-Nobsa road, placing the dairy supply chain at risk. As a result, over 500,000 litres of milk face the threat of being wasted. This crisis is affecting major urban centers, including Bogotá.
The road closures have effectively stopped the collection of raw milk, as tanker trucks from processing companies cannot reach the dairy farms to collect daily production. This disruption endangers small and medium producers, who are now in a desperate situation, and also threatens large processors like Alpina, Colanta, and Alquería.

The economic impact is severe, with uncollected milk posing a financial blow to farmers. Boyacá, as a major dairy production hub, cannot process the surplus milk, risking shortages in supermarkets across Bogotá and other urban areas. Local and national authorities are striving to mediate and reopen roads to prevent further losses. Securing these routes is essential to stabilize Colombia's dairy sector and ensure a continued supply of essential goods.